Average Monthly Sunshine in Guayaquil

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Guayaquil receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Guayaquil vary. From a high of 167 hours in May, to a low of 107 hours in January, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1621 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 5.6 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. January, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 3.6 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Guayaquil’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Guayaquil enjoys an average of 1621 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

February, Guayaquil’s wettest month, receives 363 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Guayaquil Precipitation page.